Educational strategies
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Techniques to Improve Concentration, Retention and Time Management
In today’s academic and workplace world, developing effective study skills is essential to success. These skills not only help students improve their academic performance, but also provide them with valuable tools for their professional future. The ability to concentrate, retain information and manage time efficiently can make a big difference in the results obtained. In this blog, we will explore fundamental techniques to improve these skills: concentration, retention and time management. Improving Concentration Concentration is the ability to focus on a specific task without being distracted. This is the basis of an effective study; Without good focusing skills, it is difficult to make the most of the time spent studying.…
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Effective Strategies to Prepare for the SAT and College Board
Preparing for the SAT and College Board can be challenging and stressful for many students. However, outstanding results are possible with the right strategies and meticulous planning. This blog presents several strategies that have successfully maximized scores and performance on these tests. Understanding the Exam Format Knowing the structure of the SAT and the College Board is essential. Both exams have specific sections assessing critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills. Familiarizing yourself with the format and types of questions will allow you to manage your time better during the exam. Study Planning and Organization Study planning and organization are essential for doing well on the SAT and College Board. Establishing…
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Awakening Potential: School Motivation for Academic Success
School motivation is an essential component of students’ academic success. However, understanding and cultivating this motivation can be a challenge for both educators and parents. In this blog, we will explore the importance of school motivation, examine the factors that influence it, and provide strategies backed by scientific research to foster a motivating educational environment. Importance of School Motivation: Motivation is not simply a momentary impulse but an engine that drives long-term learning. Scientific studies, such as the one by Dweck (2006), have shown that intrinsic motivation, which comes from interest and curiosity, is linked to more robust academic performance and remarkable persistence in the task. Through his mindset theory,…
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Tips for Achieving Academic Success in the Mid-Semester
Academic success is a goal that all students want to achieve. However, it can be challenging to maintain the motivation and focus needed to accomplish this mid-semester. This article will present five practical tips to help you achieve academic success mid-semester. Organize your study time. One of the most critical aspects of achieving academic success is good study time organization. Halfway through the semester, setting a fixed study schedule and sticking to it is crucial. Set aside a specific time each day to review your notes, review topics, and complete pending tasks. This will allow you to maintain the pace of study and avoid the accumulation of work. Use effective…
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Tips for maintaining the learning routine during summer.
Summer is a time to enjoy the sun and the beach and have fun, but we must not forget that it is important to continue learning and cultivating our skills. It is common for us to lose our study routine during the summer holidays, but there are some strategies that we can follow to stay in shape and not lose the rhythm of learning. Here are some tips to help you make the most of summer and keep learning. Set learning goals. Set clear goals for the summer, whether finishing a book, improving in a specific area, or exploring new topics. Keep your goals in mind and work towards them.…
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Tips and activities to get through a hurricane with your children
The beginning of the hurricane season is usually a phenomenon that causes anxiety and fear in all family members. Often, during this process, children feel insecure and confused about what to expect during a storm or hurricane. It is usual for them to express their fears and be more affectionate and attached to us. However, it is important to explain and prepare them for the different scenarios we may face at the storm’s end. In this way, we can work with anxiety levels, develop their intrapersonal intelligence and prepare them to understand this natural phenomenon. Here are some tips and activities you can do when going through a storm with…
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Online educational resources for teachers
The teaching process in the classroom involves a lot of preparation and mastery of the educational scene. As teachers, we develop plans with measurable teaching objectives that are adjusted to the needs of our students. Although many of us have already mastered everything that this process entails, we can make use of resources that facilitate everything that teaching entails on many occasions. Today, thanks to ICTs, many educational resources enable our daily lives in the virtual or face-to-face classroom. Many of these resources are free and accessible. We can find them on the web and test them, in this way we can decide if they meet our expectations or are…
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Assessment Techniques to Facilitate the Teaching-Learning Process
The teaching and learning process consists of a series of elements that include the development of teaching objectives and the assessment of learning. Thanks to the evaluation process, we can know our students’ needs, what material they master or do not master, and how we can help them in their learning process. When talking about evaluation, we must remember that there are several types. These are mentioned and explained below. diagnostic evaluation– Its purpose is to identify the students’ level of knowledge with which a course or unit begins. It can happen at any time during the class. formative assessment– Its purpose is to make decisions regarding the teaching process…
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Educational Apps and Web Pages for Students and Teachers
Information and communication technologies came to stay in the educational world. Our students’ needs and learning styles have been changing generation after generation. In the same way, technology is changing at a faster rate. As teachers, we have the task of being updated with the technological world and pedagogical styles that adjust to the needs of our students. Luckily we have educational apps and resources we can use to improve our teaching and learning experience. The world of technology continues to grow, change, and provide us, more and more, with tools that allow us to teach our classes in different ways. Considering that our students have different intelligences, we must…
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Educational strategies for students with ADHD
Before using any psycho-pedagogical strategy for the benefit of the student with ADHD, it is important to know that several factors intervene in the teaching-learning process. Among these, the classroom environment is one of the most important. When using beneficial strategies for students with ADHD, the teacher must be aware of the importance of promoting a safe and supportive environment for students. We can take, for example, the typical pedagogical situation in which the subject of a first-year university student who is easily distracted and consequently wants to withdraw from a class is addressed. In this particular case, it is necessary to identify that we must work with the motivation…
